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Resources and Links

Nevada Head Start State Collaboration Project
Through statewide partnerships, the Nevada Head Start State Collaboration Office enhances relationships, builds systems, and promotes comprehensive quality services to meet the needs of young children and their families.

National Institute for Early Education Research
The National Institute for Early Education Research supports early childhood education initiatives by providing objective, nonpartisan information based on research.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8.

The Nevada Registry
Nevada's professional development registry for Early Childhood Education, including the ECE Career Ladder and data base of training available throughout the state.

Nevada's Statewide Job Board for Early Care and Education
This job board is sponsored by the Nevada Registry and is a free service to the ECE community in Nevada. Individuals looking for employment in ECE can see a variety of jobs posted here. Prospective employers may post available positions here as well.

The Children's Cabinet
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Department – Child Care Provider Support Services, Parent Support Services and Community & Business Outreach. Family and Youth Intervention (FYI) Department – Programs for youth and families.

The Nevada Office of Early Care and Education
Nevada's official ECE office and connection to programs supporting ECE professionals in Nevada including Accreditation support, scholarships, and the T.E.A.C.H. Project.

The National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
A clearinghouse of resources and support for improving health and safety in child care settings, including Caring For Our Children: The National Health and Safety Performance Standards for Out of Home Child Care Programs.

An Informative Guide to Children's Safety Resources
This section of the Forensic Nursing website provides links to a number of websites with comprehensive information related to children's health and safety, ranging from the Common Cold to Toy Safety.

The University of Nevada, Reno
Cooperative Extension Access to a wide range of resources and publications focusing on children, youth and families.

The National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC)
A project of the Child Care Bureau, this is a national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and education information.

Zero To Three
A nationally renown organization specializing in infant and toddler care.

State Legislature - Provides information on past and current legislative sessions, contact information for legislators, the NRS and NAC, as well as information on the legislative process and history.

Nevada State Home Page - Provides information on state departments, agencies, commissions, regulatory agencies and the Governor.

NV Women's Lobby
The Nevada Women's Lobby (NWL) is a statewide non-partisan coalition of organizations, women and men presenting a strong voice on issues affecting women and families. A primary issue of the NWL is education.

Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Content Standards
The Nevada Pre-K standards describe appropriate outcomes for children at the end of their preschool experience and entering kindergarten.

Nevada Early Intervention Services
Nevada's Bureau of Early Intervention Services identifies infants and toddlers who are at-risk for, or who have developmental delays; provide services and supports to families to meet the individualized developmental needs of their child; and facilitate the child's learning and participation in family and community life through the partnerships of families, caregivers and service providers.

Northern Nevada Child Care Association
The Northern Nevada Child Care Association (NNCCA) is a non-profit organization that is comprised of licensed home child care providers in the Washoe County area.

Afterschool Alliance
The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of afterschool programs and advocating for quality, affordable programs for all children.

Nevada's Core Knowledge Areas and Core Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals
Core Knowledge Areas (CKA) are a set of content areas that define what caregivers should know and understand in order to provide quality experiences for children, regardless of the setting in which care and education occurs.